Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
HT-RT3
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation opening of the appliance
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the appliance.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must
be securely placed on the cabinet or
attached to the floor/wall in accordance
with the installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive heat,
such as sunshine and fire.
On power sources
The unit is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.
As the main pl ug is used to disc onnect
the unit from the mains, connect the
unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in
the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
Recommended cables
Properly shielded and grounded cables
and connectors must be used for
connection to host computers and/or
peripherals.
For product with CE marking
The validity of the CE marking is
restricted to only those countries where
it is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic
Area).
For customers in Europe
Disposal of waste
batteries and electrical
and electronic
equipment (applicable
in the European Union
and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery
or on the packaging indicates that the
product and the battery shall not be
treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg)
or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% merc ury or
0.004% lead. By ensuring these
products and batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for
the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling. The
recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
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In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery
and the electrical and electronic
equipment will be treated properly,
hand over these products at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries,
please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries. For more
detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or
battery.
Notice for customers: The
following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in
countries applying EU Directives.
This product has been manufactured by
or on behalf of Sony Corporation.
EU Importer: Sony Europe B.V.
Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to
product compliance in Europe should
be sent to the manufacturer’s
authorized representative, Sony
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe
B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem,
Belgium.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that
this equipment is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following
internet address:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
This radio equipment is intended to be
used with the approved version(s) of
software/firmware that are indicated in
the EU Declaration of Conformity. The
software/firmware loaded on this radio
equipment is verified to comply with the
essential requirements of the Directive
2014/53/EU.
The software/firmware version can be
found via “VER>” (Version) in “SYS>”
(System).
This Home Theatre System is intended
for sound playback from connected
devices, music streaming from an
NFC-compatible smartphone or a
BLUETOOTH device.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set out
in the EMC regulation using a
connection cable shorter than 3 meters.
For customers in Australia and
India
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and
other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
Copyrights and Trademarks
This system incorporates Dolby*
Digital.
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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The BLUETOOTH® word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Sony Corporation
is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their
respective owners.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
The N-Mark is a trademark or
registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
Android™ is a trademark of Google
LLC.
Google Play is a trademark of Google
LLC.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
This product is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of
such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license
from Microsoft or an authorized
Microsoft subsidiary.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“ClearAudio+” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark
of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Apple, iPhone, iPod, and iPod touch
are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Use of the Made for Apple badge
means that an accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to the
Apple product(s) identified in the
badge, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for
the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
The compatible iPhone/iPod models
are as follows. Update your iPhone/
iPod with the latest software before
using with the system.
Made for:
iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus/iPhone 6/
iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 5s/iPhone 5c/
iPhone 5
iPod touch (6th generation)/
iPod touch (5th generation)
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL
STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT
WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/
OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE
MPEG-4 VIDEO.
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NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C.
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.
Other system and product names are
generally trademarks or registered
trademarks of the manufacturers. ™
and marks are not indicated in this
document.
About these operating instructions
The instructions in these Operating
Instructions describe the controls on
the remote control. You can also use
the controls on the Subwoofer if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the remote control.
Some illustrations are presented as
conceptual drawings, and may be
different from the actual products.
The default setting is underlined.
The text enclosed in double quotation
mark (“--”) appears in the front panel
display.
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Table of Contents
Connecting
About these operating
instructions ...........................5
Guide to parts and controls ....... 7
Startup Guide (separate document)
Listening
Listening to sound from the
connected devices .............. 11
Playing from a USB device ....... 12
Sound Adjustment
Enjoying sound effects ............ 13
BLUETOOTH Functions
Listening to music from a
BLUETOOTH device ............ 14
Controlling the system using a
smartphone or tablet
(Sony | Music Center) ......... 16
Settings and Adjustments
Using the setup display ............17
Other Functions
Using the Control for HDMI
function ..............................20
Using the “BRAVIA” Sync
function .............................. 21
Saving power in standby
mode ..................................22
Mounting the Bar Speaker and
the Surround Speakers on
a wall ..................................22
Operating the system using
the remote control ............. 23
Adjusting the volume of
Subwoofer .......................... 23
Additional Information
Precautions ..............................24
Troubleshooting .......................25
Playable types of files ..............29
Supported audio formats ........29
Specifications ...........................29
Radio Frequency Bands and
Maximum Output Power ... 31
On BLUETOOTH
communication .................. 31
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Guide to parts and controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Subwoofer
Top panel
(power) touch key
Turns on the system, or sets it to
standby mode.
INPUT touch key
Selects the device you want to
use.
PAIRING touch key
VOL (volume) +/– touch key
(N-Mark) (page 15)
Position the NFC-compatible
device near this indication to
activate the NFC function.
About touch keys
The touch keys work when you touch
them lightly. Do not press on them with
excessive force.
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Front panel
Remote control sensor
(page 23)
Front panel display
Blue LED indicator
Shows the BLUETOOTH status as
follows.
During BLUETOOTH
pairing
The system is
attempting to connect
with a BLUETOOTH
device
The system has
established connection
with a BLUETOOTH
device
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Flashes quickly
Flashes
Lights up
(USB) port (page 12)
Rear panel
AC power cord (mains lead)
HDMI OUT (ARC) jack
TV IN (OPTICAL) jack
ANALOG IN jack
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Remote control
INPUT (page 11)
(power)
Turns on the system, or sets it to
standby mode.
DIMMER
Adjusts the brightness of the
front panel display.
“BRIGHT” “DARK” “OFF”
The front panel display is turned
off when “OFF” is selected. It
turns on automatically when
you press any buttons, then
turns off again if you do not
operate the system for several
seconds. However, in some
cases, the front panel display
may not turn off. In this case,
the brightness of the front panel
display is same as “DARK”.
MENU
Turns on/off the menu in the
front panel display.
/
Selects the menu items.
ENTER
Enters the selection.
BACK
Return to the previous display.
Stops USB playback.
(volume) +*/–
Adjusts the volume.
SW (subwoofer volume) +/–
(page 23)
Adjusts the volume of bass
sound.
(muting)
Turns off the sound temporarily.
CLEARAUDIO+
Automatically selects the suitable
sound setting for the sound
source.
SOUND FIELD (page 13)
Selects a sound mode.
VOICE (page 13)
* (play/pause)
Pauses or resumes playback.
NIGHT (page 13)
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Listening
/ (previous/next/
rewind/fast forward)
Press to select the previous/next
track or file.
Hold down to search backward or
forward.
*The and + buttons have a tactile
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the remote control.
Listening
Listening to sound from the connected devices
Press INPUT repeatedly.
When you press INPUT once, the current
device appears in the front panel
display, then each time you press
INPUT, the device changes cyclically as
follows.
“TV” “ANALOG” “BT” “USB”
“TV”
Device (TV, etc.) that is connected to the TV
IN (OPTICAL) jack, o r a TV compatible with the
Audio Return Channel function that is
connected to the HDMI OUT (ARC) jack
“ANALOG”
Device (Digital media player, etc.) that is
connected to the ANALOG IN jack
“BT”
BLUETOOTH device that supports A2DP
(page 14)
“USB”
USB device that is connected to the (USB)
port (page 12)
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